Plan These Fun Car Dates With Your SO This Fall To Make New Memories

Grab a backpack filled with tasty snacks and drinks, and head to a nearby scenic road. Many national parks and regions around the country have certain routes to follow with stunning views of canyons, local mountains, or glistening lakes.

To give you a little inspiration, you can plan to drive with your SO sitting shotgun along the North Rim Scenic Drive in Grand Canyon National Park, down the Pacific Coast Highway where you can soak up the beauty of Big Sur, or around the Blue Ridge Parkway that goes from North Carolina to Virginia. When you're ready to head back home to check out all the great pics you took, take a U-turn and enjoy the ride.

Do you and your SO typically get a kick out of going to shows together? Don't miss a single beat, and attend a drive-in concert that may be happening in a town or city near you. They might be planned with very short notice, but will also potentially feature some of your favorite artists. You can jam out with your SO in the safety of your car, all while listening to music that's made for new memories and Instagram Reels.

Car parades are not just a way to show someone you care for them. They're also a legendary date idea for bringing you and your SO closer to your crew. Plan one with your SO to happily celebrate your friend's birthday, new puppy, or a high score on a tough exam. Spend an afternoon coordinating with your other friends on when you'll meet up to plan a drive-by, as well as decorating your car with balloons, paint, and signs.

When it comes to adventurous and romantic things to do in the car, a full-on camping trip is a classic. Spread out a bunch of blankets and pillows in the back of your SUV or pickup truck, and have a car "camping" date to see the sunrise or sunset. This is both a cozy and romantic experience and can be done almost anywhere — from the beach to a mountain overlooking a sparkling lake.

Prep for a car "camping" date by packing food and beverages in a cooler so you don't have to stop along the way. Bring a laptop so you can watch your favorite movie while you wait for the sunrise or sunset, and hang some string lights for the most creative photoshoot ever.

This time of the year, light shows are popping up everywhere. Some have a holiday theme and a specific radio station to go with the show, while others make your favorite Disney character come alive.

Find one near you to drive through, such as Magic of Lights in Jones Beach State Park in New York or World of Illumination, which has locations in Georgia, Arizona, and California. Be sure to take a few pictures to commemorate your experience.

Even if you don’t want to tailgate at the football stadium this year, you can still set up a grill and cornhole in your driveway. Along with your SO, pop open the trunk of your car just steps away from your home, and fill it with a cooler of tasty drinks, games, and pretzels. You can listen to music, watch a game on your laptop, or even FaceTime a few friends who are loyal team fans. It'll be a total touchdown of an afternoon.

Tell your SO to put on their foodie hat and go on a takeout crawl. Stop at all your go-to fast food places with drive-thrus or curbside pickup, and order one or two items from each. You can film yourselves taking your first bites of new menu items, then compile and upload your clips to YouTube in the form of a vlog. Eat up, because this will certainly be a tasty date.

Make a list of “treasures” you could find while driving about your town or neighborhood and give yourself a time limit. Try looking for things like a bridge, a train, a yellow car, a triple-number license plate, etc. You can download a pre-made list online or come up with something creative and specific to your town. Up the stakes by getting other couples involved to see which car completes the list first — but remember, no speeding.

Make like James Corden and sing your heart out to all your favorite songs in the car. One of the best and most fun things to do in the car since, like, ever, car karaoke is never not a good idea. Turn it into a challenge by seeing who can get the most lyrics right. Loser pays for takeout.

Test your constellation-spotting skills in the comfort of a thoroughly pillowed and blanketed truck bed. For the best view, be sure you head out on a clear night and drive as far away from the city’s light pollution as possible. Bring a Bluetooth speaker or crank your car’s speakers for extra romantic vibes. If just laying there sounds like it might get boring after a few minutes, call your local camera shop and rent some gear to try your hand at astrophotography. Now there’s a date worthy of the ‘gram.